Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride

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Få friheten og muligheten til å utforske din drømmereise i ditt eget tempo. Her finner du gunstige priser om du er på forretningsreise, planlegger en «road trip» i USA, Australia og Afrika eller bare trenger egnet transport i en kortere periode

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Friheten med å utforske verden på egenhånd passer utmerket for en rekke reisemål i verden. Med vårt verktøy kan du lett finne de beste leiebilløsninger, bobilutleie og til og med leie av motorsykkel mo du vil gjennomføre noen av de legendariske veistrekningene i verden. ¨ Benytt deg av vårt interaktive kart og sett sammen den perfekte rundreisen.

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Oppdag vår spennende verden med gruppe og temareiser til over 177 land og territorier. Oppdag populære og obskure reisemål, bisarre festivaler, dyreopplevelser og aktive reiser. Her finner du reiseforslag for alle interesser og ønsker med bryllupsreiser, sol & bad til ukjente strender og ekstreme ekspedisjoner for den eventyrlystne eller for familien. Se alle våre reiser her

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Day 1: Start San Jose
We gather at our start hotel in La Garita de Alajuela, around a 15-minute drive from the airport. There’s nothing planned today, so take time to relax and prepare for the exciting adventures ahead. Accommodation: Hotel Rosa America (or similar)
Day 2: Ride and transfer to Rio Tarcoles; boat tour; transfer to Playa Bejuco
After breakfast, we have a briefing and spend time adjusting our bikes before riding out on paved roads with very little traffic through small rural communities and a dry tropical forest. This initial stage will finish just outside Atenas, and then we have a short transfer (approximately 20 minutes) to Orotina, where we will jump back on the bikes and cycle onwards until we reach the coastal highway. After lunch, we embark on our private, guided boat tour of the estuary. We hope to see crocodiles, waterbirds and even scarlet macaws. After, we take a roughly 30-minute transfer to our beach hotel at Playa Bejuco. If tide and sand conditions permit, we can fit in more cycling and arrive at the hotel riding on the immense tropical beach. (Extra 6.2mi/10km for beach ride option) Accommodation: Hotel Playa Bejuco (or similar)
Day 3: Wildlife hike in Manuel Antonio National Park; to Playa Dominical
Today we start with a transfer (approximately 40 minutes) to Manuel Antonio National Park. This is an outstanding region for wildlife, and we will enjoy a two-hour guided hike. Here, the forest meets the sea; iguanas and white-faced capuchin monkeys can often be seen on the beach. Leaving the park, we have a transfer (approximately 20 minutes) to the coastal road outside Quepos, where we cycle south to Playa Dominical. We spend the night in the rainforest at Hotel Villas Rio Mar. Accommodation: Hotel Villas Rio Mar (or similar)
Day 4: Ride to Ciudad Cortes
Today we continue cycling south along the coastal road, which includes a few hilly sections near Uvita and Ojochal. Off to our right is the Pacific, with some lovely, isolated beaches, and at Playa Hermosa we will stop for a quick refreshment break. Afterwards, we cycle further until we arrive at Boca Coronado and stop for lunch at a restaurant with great Rio Terraba estuary views. After lunch, we have a short easy ride to our hotel for tonight just outside Ciudad Cortes. Accommodation: Hotel Villas Gaia (or similar)
Day 5: To Osa Peninsula; ride to Puerto Jimenez
Our ride today takes us from Ciudad Cortes to Palmar Norte, where we cross the Rio Terraba, the longest river in Costa Rica, then to Palmar Sur, where we stop at the central park to see spherical rocks formed by a little-known ancient indigenous culture. Afterwards, we board the coach for a transfer (approximately 90 minutes) to La Palma, stopping for lunch on the way. We then resume cycling, passing through Puerto Jimenez en route to our beach hotel on beautiful Playa Platanares. Accommodation: Agua Dulce Lodge (or similar)
Day 6: Ferry to Golfito; ride and transfer to Las Cruces; hike at Las Cruces Botanical Garden
We board a ferry this morning for a 30-minute journey across the Golfo Dulce to Golfito, where we sometimes spot frolicking dolphins. Our cycle route heads to Rio Claro on a short but hilly biking stage. Following a one-hour bus transfer across the steep mountains surrounding San Vito, we arrive at Las Cruces Biological Station, which is surrounded by the Wilson Botanical Gardens where we take a guided hike in the afternoon. Accommodation: OTS Las Cruces Lodge (or similar)
Day 7: Cycle to Paso Real; transfer to San Gerardo de Rivas
Back on the saddle, we enjoy a fantastic downhill ride from the hilly region near San Vito to Paso Real, far below at the Rio Terraba. We pass through an indigenous area where villagers can sometimes be seen in traditional dress. We stop in Buenos Aires for lunch before boarding the bus for our transfer (approximately two to three hours) to San Gerardo de Rivas. We will pass the first of many pineapple plantations, which has now become Costa Rica's most exported crop. Our hotel tonight is in the mountains, so it may be chillier than you expect. Accommodation: El Pelicano Mountain Lodge (or similar)
Day 8: Ride to San Isidro de Perez Zeledon; transfer across the Cerro de la Muerte pass; cycle to Orosi
This morning we start with a short downhill stage before jumping on the bus for a transfer that will take us over the Cerro de La Muerte. At 11,617ft (3,541m) above sea level, this is the highest point on the PanAm Highway in Central America. On this stretch, we drive through rainforest, up into the cloud forest before descending towards the Central Valley. From here, we get back on our bikes for another downhill into the Orosi Valley. Accommodation: Tapanti Media Lodge (or similar)
Day 9: Cycle to Turrialba
After breakfast, we leave the hotel for one of the most beautiful cycling routes on this trip, past numerous coffee plantations. With any luck, we will see farmers using their colourful traditional oxcarts to haul their crop to nearby processing facilities. Along the way, we stop at coffee trees and learn more about coffee and its role in Costa Rican history from the tour leader. As we continue through the valley, we ride around a hydroelectric dam before starting a section that involves some climbs. We then arrive at the little town of Tucurrique for lunch. Afterwards, we cycle through sugar cane plantations before a short transfer to our hotel for the night. Our mountain lodge has excellent views, including over the coffee growing Orosi Valley and both the Irazu and Turrialba volcanoes. Accommodation: Hotel Turrialtico (or similar)
Day 10: Cycle to the Caribbean side of Costa Rica and transfer to Puerto Viejo
After breakfast, we will start cycling a hilly section with incredible views, followed by a fast downhill to the town of Siquierres, where we board the coach and transfer to the Caribbean coast. Depending on our arrival time this afternoon, we may have the chance for a guided hike in Cahuita National Park; expect to see lots of wildlife including two- and three-toed sloths, capuchin monkeys and iguanas. Afterwards, we transfer (approximately 15 minutes) to Puerto Viejo, a Caribbean town with lively reggae music and culture and spicy cuisine. Accommodation: Hotel Escape Caribeno (or similar)
Day 11: Transfer to Guacimo; cycle through banana plantations; transfer to La Pavona for boat trip to Tortuguero
Today is a very early start as we have a transfer (approximately 20 mins) to the town of Cahuita for breakfast. Then we continue to the beginning of our backroads biking stage, which takes us through several small towns within the immense banana plantations. We'll stop for lunch along the way and then we transfer (approximately 30 minutes) to La Pavona and board a boat to Tortuguero National Park along the wildlife-rich rivers and canals used for transiting in this densely forested area. Accommodation: Rana Roja Lodge (or similar)
Day 12: Boat trip in Tortuguero; ride and transfer to La Fortuna near Arenal Volcano; visit thermal springs
An early morning boat trip allows us to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of Tortuguero. At this time, wildlife is usually at its most active. With the help of our expert guide, we are likely to encounter monkeys, caiman, iguanas, butterflies and many of the 300-plus bird species here. We retrace our route by boat to the dock at La Pavona where we will start cycling through banana plantations, stopping for a brief explanation about the importance of these plantations to Costa Rica. Afterwards, we have a transfer to just outside Guapiles for an early lunch provided by our Tortuguero lodge. After, we head towards La Fortuna and Arenal volcano. Following a massive explosion in 1968, Arenal was the most active volcano in Costa Rica until recently when it entered a resting phase. En route, we will take a break to observe thriving pineapple operations, before continuing to our town-centre hotel. This evening there is an included excursion to Volcano Lodge hot springs. Accommodation: Hotel San Bosco (or similar)
Day 13: Cycle to Bajo Rodriguez; transfer to La Garita de Alajuela
Following a short transfer, our final cycling stage starts with a ride through the dense rainforest surrounding beautiful Lake Arenal, with several spots to observe the volcano as we continue back toward La Fortuna. After, we bike through tropical farmlands of exotic fruits and vegetables, then do a bit of climbing through forested hills to the conclusion at Bajo Rodriguez. The last leg of our journey is completed by bus as we transfer (approximately two hours) back to La Garita de Alajuela. Accommodation: Hotel Rosa America (or similar)
Day 14: End San Jose
Our trip ends this morning after breakfast. Unless, of course, you would like to join our post-trip extension to the surfer-loved beach town of Tamarindo. A relax on Pacific coast sands may be the perfect way to cap an activity-packed cycling vacation. Speak to your sales representative for more information.

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The trip destination

13 nights in hotels, all rooms en suite
12 days cycling with full vehicle support
97 percent paved, 3 percent unpaved tracks
Routes mainly follow quiet roads
Group normally 4 to 16, plus leader and staff. Minimum age: 16

Food

All breakfasts, thee lunches and two dinners are included. Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets. Expect plenty of gallo pinto, a Costa Rican speciality, and lots of rice, beans, fruit and grilled meats. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for – please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.

Weather

Costa Rica is 10 degrees north of the equator and has a tropical climate. The average annual temperatures are around 22C-26C (72F-79F) in the lowlands, dropping as low as 10C (50F) in the highest mountain regions.

There is a rainy season from May to November when there are often downpours, although these are usually quite short and there is still plenty of sunshine. The typical weather pattern during this time of year is bright, sunny conditions until approximately 1pm-2pm and then a build-up of cloud from around 3pm resulting in late afternoon rain (most likely showers between 3pm-5pm). Usually, the sky clears by 6pm.

Our cycling tours are scheduled to make the best of the weather and we aim to get going early so we have arrived at our overnight hotel before any rain. In our experience, June, July and August are the most pleasant times to travel to Costa Rica – following rainfall, the vegetation will be at its most lush and temperatures are more pleasant than at other times of the year.

December to April is the driest period of the year and can get incredibly hot; on the Pacific side of Costa Rica, temperatures may exceed 37C (98F). If passing through areas of dry tropical forest it can be hot, dusty and dry. Prepare for some rain even during this time of year.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 3 (Moderate). See here for our grading classifications: www.exodus.co.uk/activities/adventure-activity-holidays/info/activity-levels.

Average daily distance: 25mi (41km)

Number of cycling days: 12

Vehicle support: 100 percent

Terrain and route: 97 percent paved, 3 percent groomed dirt road with some moderate climbs

Though many of the roads are good, expect some potholes and poor road conditions in places. Routes mainly follow quiet backroads apart from some sections on the Pacific coast, where only one road is available. This tour also covers some remote regions.

Please note, the sea has very strong rip currents in Tortuguero and Cahuita and is not suitable for swimming from the beach.

TILLGÄNGLIGA DATUM	PRIS (1 VUXEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	Enkelrumstillägg	STATUS RESA
lör, 06 jul 2024 / fre, 19 jul 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga
lör, 10 aug 2024 / fre, 23 aug 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga
lör, 12 okt 2024 / fre, 25 okt 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga
lör, 26 okt 2024 / fre, 08 nov 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga
lör, 02 nov 2024 / fre, 15 nov 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga
lör, 16 nov 2024 / fre, 29 nov 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga
lör, 14 dec 2024 / fre, 27 dec 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	Tillgängliga

TILLGÄNGLIGA DATUM	PRIS (1 VUXEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	ENKELRUMSTILLÄGG	STATUS RESA
lör, 06 jul 2024 / fre, 19 jul 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan
lör, 10 aug 2024 / fre, 23 aug 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan
lör, 12 okt 2024 / fre, 25 okt 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan
lör, 26 okt 2024 / fre, 08 nov 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan
lör, 02 nov 2024 / fre, 15 nov 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan
lör, 16 nov 2024 / fre, 29 nov 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan
lör, 14 dec 2024 / fre, 27 dec 2024	NOK 47 740	På förfrågan	NOK 10 640	På förfrågan

Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride

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